Good locations in Chennai?

[Peter^]

I'm in Chennai for a couple of days and am looking for some good shooting locations. I have all my gear with me, and a couple of types of different films - and even some free time between my actual work appointments.

I find it difficult here to shoot. You can't take pictures in the temples. I've been to some of the markets - that was okay, but other than that it difficult find interesting shots. On the streets themselves there is far to much motion for decent RF photography.

Any tips?

 

[mbisc]

If you have a chance (and access to a car), head down to Mamallapuram -- great place and lots to photograph!

Viel Spaß !

 

[Peter^]

If you have a chance (and access to a car), head down to Mamallapuram -- great place and lots to photograph!

Viel Spaß !

Mike - many thanks. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to go out that far. It looks cool though.

 

[Sumanto]

Hi Peter,

Please go to the central railways station. On the left of the station is a Moore market building, it is a scrapyard/flea market. Might be interesting there. The other option is to go to the the "*** bazaar" flower market, you might find that giving interesting opportunities.

My personal view is that in India, for street work, 50mm works best. Difficult to harmonize so many aspects within a mildly wide frame. The other option is to use an ultra-wide to capture different flavors of the chaos in its entirety.

Hope that helps,
Sumanta

 

[Peter^]

Sumanta - many thanks.

I'll try the 50; I was thinking the same thing. I was out with an 85 which was too long: just as you focus somebody steps in front of you. And was out with a 35, which almost too wide.